New Zealand Warriors lost their first NRL Pre-Season Challenge game against Tigers but a hearty performance from their long line of youngsters after Zyon Maiu'u's red card has set the tone for this season.
Kiwi-NRL jokers are scattered throughout the NRL Pre-Season Challenge team lists with an enticing crop of youngers getting opportunities in second tier squads.
New Zealand Warriors have named their first squad of 2024 and there are a few surprise inclusions sprinkled into an incredibly funky group of youngsters.
Under 19 footy has started in New South Wales and is starting this weekend in Queensland with a typically fantastic crop of Kiwi-NRL juniors involved.
Under the guidance of the two Andys, Aotearoa Warriors laid down foundations in 2023 from which the can build on top of.
Aotearoa Warriors made another tweak to their roster by releasing Ronald Volkman to join Dragons.
The 2023 Kiwi-NRL Power Rankings are led by the Bash Bros in James Fisher-Harris and Moses Leota, while NZ Warriors made a big leap this year with Broncos and Knights. There are a few NRL teams who need more talent from Aotearoa slumping down the bottom of the rankings.
The growth of rugby league in Aotearoa is most evident in the number of quality halves entering the Kiwi-NRL mixer.
Aotearoa Warriors have officially signed Kurt Capewell for next season and beyond, adding a veteran presence at edge forward while also reminding folks of how easy it is to wiggle out of an NRL contract.
Like all sports in Aotearoa, rugby league is enjoying an abundance of talent and while this is evident in all our Kiwi-NRL content, Aotearoa Warriors are also building a hearty stable of local juniors.
The Michael Maguire coaching era is over for Aotearoa Kiwis and after it all got a bit too niggly, we now embark onwards and upwards.
New Zealand Kiwis coach Michael Maguire brought Keano Kini, Naufahu Whyte and Wiremu Greig into the Aotearoa Kiwis squad for the Pacific Championship and despite not playing, all three were able to tap in with Kiwis mana after strong NRL seasons.
Train and trial information dropped last week, again highlighting how much Kiwi-NRL talent is competing for NRL opportunities.
While the growth of Aotearoa rugby league is most evident in the number of young play-makers entering the Kiwi-NRL mixer, Aotearoa has always produced big bopper forwards and there are plenty of keep track of heading into the 2024.
The strength of Aotearoa rugby league has been laid out for all to see as the Kiwis defeated Australia 30-0, a week after Aotearoa's Kiwi Ferns defeated Australia 12-6.
Thankfully, the Addin Fonua-Blake wanting out of NZ Warriors saga was resolved, for the 2024 NRL season at least.
After snaring a win and rolling out two hearty performances against Australia, Aotearoa Kiwi Ferns are officially in a resurgence.
NZ Warriors have shuffled Josh Curran over to Bulldogs in a move that highlights how Warriors operate under the two Andys.
Aotearoa's Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns face Australia on Saturday night with an almighty chance of two wins, perhaps even a signal of the changing tides in rugby league.
The third edition of Kiwi-NRL Juniors Who Helped Australian Teams Win is here to highlight the youngsters from Aotearoa who played Grand Finals in Queensland's Mal Meninga Cup and Hastings Deering Colts as well as New South Wales' SG Ball and Jersey Flegg.